Elyra
Meaning
"from Elysium, heavenly"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #40,705
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lyra, Ely, Ellie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Elysium, heavenly"
Origin: Greek
"son of Jack"
Origin: Middle English
Jaxtyn is more popular, ranked #1466 vs #40705 for Elyra.
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Jaxtyn is more popular, ranked #1466 compared to Elyra at #40705 in the United States.
Elyra means "from Elysium, heavenly" (Greek origin). Jaxtyn means "son of Jack" (Middle English origin).
Elyra is primarily a girl name. Jaxtyn is primarily a boy name.